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Whitewright Sun

Location

Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1960

Page

4

Married Crawford Montgomery and Miss Eddie Bennett

Down Memory Lane notes Crawford B Montgomery and Miss Eddie Bennett wed Saturday. E W Bennett 72 died at home south of town Tuesday. Grandma Goad 82 died Friday at Adolphus Spangler home south of town. Lucille Hampton accepted work at Gainesville. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Burden died Sunday. Declamation winners at grammar school were Millard Mangrum Leon Hampton and Verma Mangrum. Robert C Montgomery 86 died at home Sunday. A 10 pound son born to Mr and Mrs Floyd Bassett on March 9. James Bryant injured when horse ran into parked car. High school honor roll includes multiple students across grades.

Crawford B. Montgomery Eddie Bennett E. W. Bennett Grandma Goad Adolphus Spangler Lucille Hampton Gainesville Lawrence Burden Enterprise News Millard Mangrum Leon Hampton Verma Mangrum Robert C. Montgomery Floyd Bassett James Bryant Patty Everheart Betty Harper Edith Harper Jimmie Golden Robert E. Sears Lucille Starr Dorotha Darwin Morris Fogle Gillett Mary Alice Harrison Laverne Kilgree Mary Dale King Jonnie B. Robbins Claire Doss Imogene Head Joyce Hinton Rudolph Russell

Honor Roll recognizes eight 11th graders and local ad highlights

Manuel Alexander Loletta Coffey Lucy Craig Dorothy Hamilton Al wilda Ryan Louise Sloan Estelle Binion and Mary Lou Blanks appear on the 11th grade honor roll. Lilley Dry Goods promotes ladies shoes priced 2.95 and 3.95 with bath towels at 39 cents and textiles such as brown domestic 74 cents per yard and superb gingham 23 cents per yard.

Manuel Alexander Loletta Coffey Lucy Craig Dorothy Hamilton Alwilda Ryan Louise Sloan Estelle Binion Mary Lou Blanks Lilley Dry Goods

Pointer Couple Welcomes Daughter Near Town

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pointer south of town on March 11. J. R. Oliver was injured in an automobile wreck north of town about 10 days ago. Lorena Ashinhurst Nora Bryant Inez Coffey Lawrence Owen Mary Lena Reeves Lula Lee Vestal and Edith Mae Sears are on the senior class honor roll. Dr. B Wrenn Webb and R T Pennington attended the Rotary Club luncheon at Bonham Wednesday with Dr Webb delivering the address.

Henry Pointer J. R. Oliver Lorena Ashinhurst Nora Bryant Inez Coffey Lawrence Owen Mary Lena Reeves Lula Lee Vestal Edith Mae Sears B. Wrenn Webb R. T. Pennington Rotary Club Bonham Dr. Webb

Mrs Eliza Barnett Dies at 83 at Home East of Town

Mrs. Eliza Jane Barnett aged 83 died at her countryside home east of town on Thursday. She was a longtime resident and survived by relatives in the area. Burial arrangements were pending.

Eliza Jane Barnett Town

The Great Bank Robbery

U S Comptroller General Joseph Campbell explains why the soil bank program failed to curb farm surpluses. About 5.4 million idle acres produced no crops, yet owners were paid 54 million dollars yearly for five years, totaling 270 million dollars spent to reduce non existent crops.

Newsweek U. S Joseph Campbell Campbell

Tax Man Sam Urges Remembering Dividends and Interest

A landlord tone reminds readers to report dividends and savings interest on tax returns this year. It notes tax authorities expect memory lapses and urges recollection at filing time. Also mentions Scotland has 787 islands off its coast.

The SPICE of LIFE Laughs on Court and Kitchen

A collection of dated humor sketches moves from court witness misdirections to domestic bliss and travel misadventures. Jokes cover a nosy instructor, a strict driving lesson, a west facing room joke, a Russian prison gag, and goats discovering film on a Hollywood set.

Hollywood

Law as a Tool for Order Across States and Cultures

The article debates how state and national laws address shared issues like property, traffic, taxes, and contracts. It argues law reflects human needs for order and dispute resolution, and may evolve with research and public discussion toward a potential best approach.

Hatshop Notion of returns sparks domestic quip

A shopper asks about returning a book unsatisfactory ending. the clerk prompts a choice while a husband reacts with a sharp aside about the purchase. The exchange reveals a light domestic tension over spending and style as the hatbox draws a reaction.

Dead Language and a Rich Uncle

A British schoolboy recalls a visit from a wealthy uncle who asks about his studies. The boy answers that he is pursuing the usual subjects French and Latin, reflecting on traditional education.

Double dealer indicted for selling counterfeit Confederate money

Donald Ruth was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of trying to sell counterfeit Confederate money thru the mails. The grand jury said Ruth advertised it as the real thing.

Greensboro N. C Donald Ruth Ruth

Divorce Petition Citation In Grayson County Texas

Court citation commands Eileen Lindley to answer Alton Lindley in district court by April 18 1960 in a divorce suit filed September 14 1959. Case No 66301 lists Alton as Plaintiff and Eileen as Defendant for cruel treatment with 1960 filing details. Also notice of estate probate for Joe Edward Holcomb Administratrix Beulah Mae Holcomb Horn and deadline for claims March 1960 in Denison Grayson County Texas.

State OF Texas Eileen Lindley A. D 15Th District Court Grayson County Court House Sherman Texas Alton P. Lindley Grayson Joe Edward Holcomb West Coffin Street Denison Beulah Mae Holcomb Horn Whitewright Sun

Euclid Ponders Greetings in French Lesson

A playful exchange features a boy and his uncle testing French phrases for good evening and good morning using Euclid as a namesake. The dialogue blends math and language in a light educational moment.

Euclid

Curious Hotel Bill Reminder Reply

A hotel clerk asked Mr. Jones to send his unpaid bill. In return his friend replied, stating the amount owed is $98.75 and signed A. L. Jones in a courteous stand.

Mr. Jones Jones A. L. Jones

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Scotland Stephens & Bryant Insurance & Real Estate First National Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The State Bar of Texas Pop Russia S. W. Earnest Tex Gladys Hamilton Whitewright Cleaners Live Better Uwe Xulow Lokey Edwards Ee TU Thag Public Service
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